The 2007 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Malandrino flows with jammy blackberries, blueberries, spices and French oak in an opulent style of Montepulciano. As good as this is, I find more joy in the straight Montepulciano. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015.
Cataldi Madonna is a great source for delicious wines from Abruzzo. The Montepulcianos are terrific and the Cerasuolo is consistently one of the best roses in Italy.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200